Invest in Heroes
Invest in Heroes – you can help. Support a first responder by providing them a Resilience VEST.
At Invest in Heroes, we recognize the unique mental health challenges faced by First Responders. Our mission is to equip our everyday heroes with a VEST for mental resilience and wellbeing. Through comprehensive training and peer mentor programs, we provide the tools and support to help ensure their mental and emotional well-being to enable them to continue their vital work with confidence and strength.
Your tax-deductible donations directly support individual first responders by providing training, peer mentor support, and critical incident stress management (CISM) services. With your help, we can make a significant impact in the lives of First Responders who serve our communities.
Team
Tax Information
Invest in Heroes is a 501c3 charitable organization Donation receipts provided for tax purposes.
EIN 92-1031253
Services
Personnel Training
- Personal Resiliency: 2.5 hrs on-demand training to provide tools and resources for personal well-being.
- Peer Mentorship: 12-hrs POST approved training to support other first responders as a peer.
Counseling / Coaching
- Routine “Check Ins”: One-on-one sessions with a counselor or coach to maintain well-being.
- Elective Counseling/Coaching: Mental health support on an ‘as requested’ basis from a counselor or first responder coach.
In-the-Moment Support
- Distributed Peer Support: Access to a peer with a listening ear outside your department.
- CARE In-the-Moment: Support for you and your family with any anxiety, frustration, or concertn.
Program Planning
- Peer Mentor Policy: “Define department policies for providing peer support.”
- CISM Policy: “Strategies for providing support following incidents to team members and their families.”
Testimonials
Great Partners
The VEST team have been great partners in working with us to develop the VEST program.
Keith J.
Police Lieutenant
Fantastic Training
Thank YOU for this training. This really is fantastic training!
Dan H.
Officer
Responsiveness
Thanks to your entire team! Their assistance and responsiveness are always excellent.
Kari H.
Officer
Simple App
The VEST team is excellent to work with. The VEST app makes it so simple to reach out at any time.
Jason R.
Officer
Support
Supporting individuals and groups play a crucial role in supporting our mission.